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World Downs Syndrome Day
Capitol GroundsThe Capitol tower will be lit yellow and blue, weather and roof conditions allowing, for the Downs Syndrome Association of Families the evening of Thursday March 21, 2024 in recognition of World Downs Syndrome Day.
Walk for Freedom
Capitol GroundsThe annual Walk for Freedom sponsored by I've Got A Name to draw attention to the issue of sex trafficking will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on … Continued
Nebraska Annual Workers’ Memorial Day Vigil
Capitol GroundsThe United Support Memorial for Workplace Fatalities is sponsoring the annual vigil to honor men and women who have bee killed or fatally injured at work on the north plaza … Continued
Mayor’s Run
Capitol GroundsThe Lincoln Track Club will host thousands of students in a fun run in the streets around the exterior of the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday May 4, 2024. Races … Continued
World Elder Abuse Awareness
Capitol GroundsThe Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Adult Protection Services offices has requested the tower of the Nebraska State Capitol be lit purple the weekend of June 14, 2024 … Continued
Purple Heart Day
Capitol GroundsThe Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs will light the Capitol tower purple to recognize Nebraskans awarded the Purple Heart on Purple Heart Day August 7, 2024.
50 Mile March Gathering
Capitol GroundsParticipants in the 50 Mile March Foundation's walk from Lincoln to Omaha to draw attention to the plight of homeless veterans will gather on the North Plaza of the Capitol … Continued
Hunger Action Month
Capitol GroundsThe tower of the Nebraska State Capitol will be lit orange on Friday September 13, 2024 at the request of the Food Banks of Lincoln and the Food Bank for … Continued